HB1538Introduced in the House of Delegates
Land Use - Accessory Dwelling Units - Requirements and Prohibitions (Maryland Generational Housing Act of 2026)
Introduced by April Fleming Miller, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Requiring a certain local law to authorize development of at least one internal accessory dwelling unit and one external accessory dwelling unit on certain land notwithstanding a certain density limit; limiting the imposition of off-street parking requirements to certain accessory dwelling units; prohibiting a utility provider from charging a certain property owner certain fees; authorizing a certain accessory dwelling unit to share certain utility meters and service laterals with a primary single-family detached dwelling unit; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.